AI companies buy out hardware, inflating technology prices
The cost of technology has risen approximately 15% since late 2025, according to TechRadar, due to the widespread use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the expansion of data centers. More specifically, shortages of random-access memory (RAM) and graphics processing units (GPU) typically used in phones, computers and laptops have caused this inflation.
President Trump’s online feud with Pope Leo threatens Catholic approval
President Donald Trump responded to criticism from Pope Leo about his foreign policy in Iran by posting an AI-generated image on his Truth Social account on April 12. The image features multiple white Americans and American monuments surrounding himself placing a glowing hand on a man in hospital bed.
Man with gun on Viking Trail escorted off Berry campus
The Berry College Police Department (BCPD) escorted a middle-aged man who was carrying a gun on campus on April 9. Berry Police charged the man with criminal trespass. He is not allowed back on campus until next April, when he can appeal his case with BCPD.
Small event attendance remains inconsistent over the year
Student event attendance has been consistent this academic year, although patterns vary based on the kind, time and promotion of an event. While there has been steady participation in traditional events, smaller events have low turnout, reflecting scheduling conflicts, student preferences and a packed campus calendar.
Sandeep Mazumder officially installed as Berry’s ninth president
Sandeep Mazumder was inducted as Berry’s ninth president on Friday. His inauguration took place in the Cage Center following many activities for students held throughout the week.
Berry increases tuition for upcoming year, following national trend
Students are getting upset as across the nation colleges tuition continues to rise. At Berry, the upcoming increase raises questions about affordability. Tuition will increase 4% and board will increase 3%.
War in Iran causes gas prices to increase internationally
Gas prices have risen significantly since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on Feb. 28. After the bombing began, Iran closed the strait of Hormuz, through which 25% of all natural gas trade passes.
Clay Fuller wins 14th district special election against Shawn Harris
Carson Bonner, Campus Carrier editor-in-chief Sydney Martinez, Campus Carrier news editor Republican Clay Fuller defeated Democrat Shawn Harris Tuesday in the special election runoff to fill former representative Marjorie Taylor Green’s seat in Georgia’s 14th district. After no candidate received a majority in the March 10 special election, Fuller and Harris, the top two candidates in the first round, advanced…
Legal advocacy group holds PFAS contamination town hall
PFAS Georgia, an environmental legal group, held a town hall on March 31 in Rome’s Forum. A water expert, trial lawyers and environmental advocate, Erin Brokovich, spoke about the high level of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the city’s waters. In the meeting, the residents of Rome learned about Dalton’s PFAS problem — caused by…
Residence Life facing shortage of students to fill RA positions
Residence Life is currently struggling to find resident assistant (RA) applicants for next year, with few new candidates applying and many current RAs choosing not to return to the job.
Meta, Google sued for addictive apps, advertisements
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, has been facing increasing legal pressure as courts examine whether its platforms are intentionally addictive. A group of 33 attorneys general filed a federal lawsuit against Meta and Google for prioritizing advertising profits over the well-being of their users.
Berry experiences increase in minority enrollment over recent years
The Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in the case of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard University brought an end to race being a consideration in university admissions, which has brought up questions across America on how to achieve diversity among students attending university.
Prom ambassadors manage large crowds at Ford Buildings
Berry opens its campus during the daylight hours to visitors throughout the semester, but the highest influx of visitors is during the spring semester. Prom season starts mid-March and runs through early May, with high schoolers coming in from Floyd, Bartow and other counties to take photos. While prom photos tend to fall on Saturdays,…
Student travel affected by war in Iran, TSA shutdown
The partial government shutdown and the war in Iran have widely impacted Berry students’ travel and study abroad programs.
Federal judge blocks HHS secretary’s vaccine proposal
In January 2025, Secretary of Health and Human Services Kennedy proposed to reduce the amount of recommended childhood vaccines from 18 to 11, the COVID-19 vaccine included.
Carrier to end print edition as changes come to student media
With the retirement of Student Publications Adviser Kevin Kleine at the end of this academic year, the Department of Communication is implementing changes to student media, including the end of the Campus Carrier’s weekly print edition and new leadership effective next year.
Students, city workers witness devastating courthouse fire
Rome’s historic courthouse, built in 1892, caught fire at 2:12 p.m on Monday. The entirity of the building’s interior was gutted in the blaze, and its bell tower collapsed later that afternoon.
SAA to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote
Local election officials of Floyd County believe the SAVE America Act (SAA), which would require proof of citizenship when voting, will likely not impact voter turnout, while an associate professor of political science of Berry says it could impose restrictions on certain groups of Americans.
Berry Police outlines immigration enforcement, off-campus crime policies
Officials from Berry College Police Department (BCPD) shared details on their approach to immigration enforcement activities and off-campus crime. While they declined to share specifics on how they would handle immigration enforcement actions, they said they regularly cooperate with local law enforcement.
Students’ average grades rising at Berry and other US colleges
At colleges throughout the country, students are seeing an increase in A grades. At some highbrow universities like Harvard, which has a reputation for being competitive and offering intensive courses, a majority of students are currently achieving an A in most of their classes.
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